IOMC and SAICM
IOMC was a co-convenor, together with UNEP and IFCS, of the first International Conference on Chemical Safety (ICCM) held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2006 that finalized and endorsed theStrategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM). IOMC also actively contributed to preparations for ICCM2.
During the first ICCM in February 2006, the nine Executive Heads of agencies cooperating in the IOMC issued a Joint Statement about their participation in the implementation of the SAICM.
During three Preparatory Committee meetings (held before ICCM1), the IOMC actively contributed to the development of the three core texts of SAICM: the Dubai Declaration, the Over-arching Policy Strategy and the Global Plan of Action. IOMC plays a key role as executing agencies for the implementation of government-mandated priorities agreed for SAICM. The GPA lists nearly 220 activities that have as an Actor one or more IOMC organizations.
IOMC plays a key role in the implementation of government-mandated priorities agreed for SAICM. IOMC organizations are currently assisting countries in undertaking projects and are developing additional project proposals under the SAICM Quick Start Programme. For ICCM2, May 2009, the IOMC issued a report on SAICM Implementation by IOMC organizations (English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).
A number of IOMC documents aim to assist with SAICM implementation. Please visit the web page listing IOMC documents.
The IOMC organizations are also actively involved in the SAICM emerging policy issues agreed upon at ICCM2 in May 2009.
Some IOMC organizations have developed their own web pages about SAICM, highlighting the issues of particular importance to their sectors and mandates. Please follow the links below:
